Lick Observatory

I have wanted to come here for such a long time

The journey up to the observatory is winding, look out for cyclists, but the view from the top of Mt Hamilton is sublime. The 36" telescope of which is open to the public via a guid was what got me i...

Interesting place

One of the top observatories in California, or may be the whole country. It is located at the peak of mountain Hamilton. It is a little bit hard to reach due to the winding road of route 130.

Worth The Drive: Check Brakes & Rotors!

The views are spectacular, and the story and actual buildings behind this observatory are worth the trip. However, I do want to stress, that as a safety concern, you want to get your vehicle brakes &...

Profound information on it's history

We took a tour of Lick Observatory with a docent and you get to go into the huge observatory dome. It's just amazing how it came to be, what it took to build and the brilliant engineering. We drove up...

A must for astronomers

A place steeped in colorful history and many scientific discoveries. It is still actively used by astronomers all over the world, due to the "remote observation" feature of the 3 meter telescope. W...